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NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB
User Guide

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February 2022

Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Kit - NUC12DCMv9, NUC12DCMv7

Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Kit - NUC12DCMi9, NUC12DCMi7

Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Compute Element- NUC12EDBv9,
NUC12EDBv7

Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element- NUC12EDBi9,
NUC12EDBi7

User Guide

February 2022

Summary of Contents for NUC 12 Extreme

Page 1: ...2022 Intel NUC 12 Pro X Kit NUC12DCMv9 NUC12DCMv7 Intel NUC 12 Extreme Kit NUC12DCMi9 NUC12DCMi7 Intel NUC 12 Pro X Compute Element NUC12EDBv9 NUC12EDBv7 Intel NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element NUC12EDB...

Page 2: ...oducts described may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications Current characterized errata are available on request Copies...

Page 3: ...re You Begin 5 1 2 Installation Precautions 6 1 3 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 6 2 0 Open the Chassis 7 3 0 System Memory 13 4 0 Change the M 2 SSD 16 5 0 Close the Chassis 19 6 0 Connec...

Page 4: ...4 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 Revision History Date Revision Description February 2022 1 0 Initial release...

Page 5: ...d from any network before performing any of the steps described in this guide Failure to disconnect power telecommunications links or networks before you open the computer or perform any procedures ca...

Page 6: ...ough edges and sharp corners on the chassis Hot components such as SSDs processors voltage regulators and heat sinks Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit Observe all warnings and cautions...

Page 7: ...M NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 2 0 Open the Chassis 1 Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems if any of them are connected before you open or service th...

Page 8: ...8 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 2 Unscrew the two top screws and two bottom screws A on the rear side of the chassis and shift first the upper side B and then lower side C of the cover...

Page 9: ...9 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 3 Remove the right side panel A and left side panel B by sliding them back...

Page 10: ...10 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 4 Lift the left side of the top lid...

Page 11: ...11 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 5 Unscrew the back plank A and fold it down B Unscrew the air guide C and lift it up D...

Page 12: ...12 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 6 Unscrew the top screws on the Intel NUC Compute Element A and open the door down B...

Page 13: ...NUC12DCMi9 NUC12EDBi9 NUC12DCMi7 NUC12EDBi7 NOTE If you plan to install only one memory module install it in the left memory socket To install memory follow these steps 1 Observe the precautions in B...

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Page 15: ...chassis covers as per the instructions in the section 2 0 Open the chassis 4 Gently push the retaining clips down at each end of the memory module to get it out of the socket 5 Holding the module by...

Page 16: ...Gen4 x4 AHCI NVMe M 2 storage modules supporting M 2 2242 M 2 2280 Note Supports key type M PCI Express x1 x2 x4 and SATA One CPU Attached PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M 2 2280 Rear side of the Compute Element T...

Page 17: ...the connector if there are any 2 Make sure there is the metal standoff in the right position depending on the length of the SSD you are going to install 3 Align the space at the bottom of the new M 2...

Page 18: ...r panel A and shift it out and up from the m 2 slot B 2 Remove the pre installed SSD from the connector if there are any 3 Align the space at the bottom of the new M 2 SSD to the key on the connector...

Page 19: ...s After all components have been installed to the Compute Element close the Intel NUC chassis Intel recommends this to be done by hand with a screwdriver to avoid over tightening and possibly damaging...

Page 20: ...20 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 2 Slide down the air guide into place and secure it with the top screw...

Page 21: ...tall the PCIe device to the x16 PCIe slot and push it down until you hear the click C c secure the metallic bracket with the small screw D and connect the power E Note to disconnect the discrete PCIe...

Page 22: ...22 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 4 Fold up the back plank A and secure it with the screw B...

Page 23: ...23 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 5 Fold back the top cover A and pull it down until you hear slight click B...

Page 24: ...24 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 6 Slide back the right A and left B side panels of the chassis so they are secured with the pins on the bottom part of back panel...

Page 25: ...25 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 7 Insert the lower side A and then upper side B of the plastic back panel cover and secure it with the two top screws and two bottom screws C...

Page 26: ...26 NUC12DCM NUC12EDB User Guide February 2022 8 All chassis exterior panels must be installed before power is applied to the device...

Page 27: ...BNUC12EDBi70000 No power cord included An AC power cord needs to be purchased separately The connector on the power adapter is a C13 type connector BNUC12DCMv90001 BNUC12DCMv70001 RNUC12DCMi90001 RNU...

Page 28: ...dows operating systems The Intel Product Compatibility Tool lists versions of Linux that have been reported as compatible by Intel NUC owners If you need assistance with Linux on your Intel NUC check...

Page 29: ...s BIOS and software from Download Center NUC12DCMv9 NUC12EDBv9 NUC12DCMv7 NUC12EDBv7 NUC12DCMi9 NUC12EDBi9 NUC12DCMi7 NUC12EDBi7 The following device drivers and software are available Intel Chipset D...